Last Week in Denmark
Curious about what’s really happening in Denmark — and how it affects the life of internationals living here? Each week, two hosts from the LWID community talk through the top news stories and developments — in English — sharing personal insights and international perspectives. It’s a clear and accessible conversation about life in Denmark, made for people who live here but didn’t grow up here. Last Week In Denmark is a volunteer-driven media project with a simple mission: to empower people through information.
With a mix of short summaries, thoughtful discussion, and context you can actually use, we cover everything from housing and healthcare to politics. Whether you're new to Denmark or have been here for years, this is your go-to bite-sized update on what’s happening — and why it matters to you. Thank you for helping us grow.
Episodes
60 episodes
Raising Denmark’s Share Account Limit, Reviewing International Student Permits, More Women Candidates in Politics: LWID S4E11
Change is taking root in Denmark. Two long term international living in Denmark, Kalpita and Narcis, tackle three big stories in this conversation: the proposal to raise Denmark’s share account limit, the review of Bangladeshi and Nepali studen...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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28:29
Scrapping Denmark’s Integration Council, Banning Social Media, Protecting Endangered Species: LWID S4E10
Have you ever wondered if feeling at home in Denmark is up to you—or the system? Fionn and Kalpita, internationals living in Denmark, unpack Denmark’s decision to scrap the National Integration Council, the government’s plan to ban socia...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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36:57
School Phone Ban, Hate Crime Surge, and How to Handle Denmark’s Rat Season: LWID S4E9
Phones, prejudice, and pests — Denmark’s been busy this week. A new nationwide phone ban in schools sparks debate about children’s focus and well-being, while hate crimes are on the rise, raising questions about safety and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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27:37
Denmark Drone Scare, New Immigration Minister, Jobs and Growth Update: LWID S4E8
Drone Scares, Politics, and Optimism: This week’s episode unpacks a tense but hopeful stretch of news in Denmark: the wave of drone activity that shut down airports and raised questions about hybrid attacks, the appointment of hard...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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34:27
Denmark’s Missile Plans, Bangladeshi International Student Scandal, Porn Addiction Study: LWID S4E7
From missiles to migration to addiction, Denmark’s headlines this week couldn’t be more explosive. Internationals Fionn O'Toole and Katie Burns share their take on how these stories shape life for those of us living here—from the governme...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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38:21
Tougher Citizenship Tests, Assisted Dying, and Denmark’s Starry Nights: LWID S4E6
Hard Questions, Human Choices. In this week’s episode, Golda and Dominika, both internationals with strong ties to Denmark, tackle three powerful conversations: Denmark’s proposal for tougher citizenship tests and what they mean for democracy a...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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21:32
Nurse Quotas, School Meals, and Bus Fares in Denmark: LWID S4E5
Healthcare, Candy, Buses: Denmark’s Big Choices. Katie and Kalpita, two internationals living in Denmark, take on the week’s sharpest debates. From the government’s new quota on non-EU nurses, to billions for candy tax cuts instead of fr...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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37:16
Cheaper Coffee, Safer Vaccines, Fishy Politics in Denmark: LWID S4E4
Taxes, Science, and Mysterious Eels. Denmark’s 2026 Finance Law brings tax cuts on chocolate, coffee, and books—changes that spark both cheers and debate. Hosts Katie and Fionn, both internationals living in Denmark, also...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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36:20
Denmark’s Week of Cuts: Coal Use, Power Taxes & Book VAT: LWID S4E3
This week on Last Week in Denmark, Katie and Kalpita — both internationals living in Denmark — discuss a wave of cuts making headlines. Denmark has gone three months coal-free, the government is proposing a major power tax cut, and boo...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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36:20
From High Grocery Prices to Greenlandic Parental Rights: Denmark’s Big Challenges for Internationals: LWID S4E2
Prices, Parenting, and Politics Collide in Denmark. This week, Golda and Kalpita unpack how Denmark’s big debates hit everyday life. From soaring grocery bills to Greenlandic parents fighting for their rights, and the government’s bailou...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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31:59
Novo Nordisk, Zoos & Alcohol Free Drinking Culture in Denmark: LWID S4E1
Pharma Shake-Up, Zoo Debate & Sober Shift: We’re back from summer break with Season 4, as Fionn and Golda explore how Novo Nordisk’s leadership change, Aalborg Zoo’s livestock feeding debate, and Denmark’s growing alcohol-free culture touch...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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34:05
Unlimited Sick Days: Denmark’s Dream Policy or Workplace Dilemma? LWID S3E28 (replay)
Unlimited sick leave sounds great—until it doesn't. Golda and Narcis—both internationals with a strong connection to Denmark—explore the country’s ongoing debate around expanded parental leave to help parents take care of sick children. From th...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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10:30
More Autonomy, More Access: Denmark’s New Abortion Law: LWID S3E27 (replay)
Abortion rights in Denmark expand boldly. Earlier this year, Denmark made history on abortion access. In this highlight from Season 3, Fionn and Katie reflect on the Danish Parliament’s vote to extend the abortion limit from 12 to 18 wee...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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12:30
International Booker Spotlight: Solvej Balle and the Power of Translated Fiction: LWID S3E26 (replay)
Groundhog Day meets Samuel Beckett—cohosts Fionn and Kalpita celebrate this mind-bending Danish novel while we're on summer break. Solvej Balle’s On the Calculation of Volume follows Tara Selter, a woman trapped in a time loop...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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9:36
Are adoptees in Denmark citizens? LWID S3E25 (replay)
Adoptees or immigrants? In this highlight from season 3, Golda and Katie explore the Danish government’s attempt to reclassify internationally adopted citizens as immigrants under a welfare policy update. The move, which would have applied retr...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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10:34
Denmark's Petty Crime Crackdown: LWID S3E24 (replay)
Denmark is a high trust society until we talk about petty crime like bicycle theft. Then the conversation is much more nuanced. Internationals in Denmark Narcis and Kalpita broke down Denmark's new petty crime crackdown early in season 3. They ...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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13:23
Denmark’s Billions, Defense Spending, and a Season Wrap-Up: LWID S3E23
Money, Missiles, and a Mic Drop. As Fionn and Katie—two internationals living in Denmark—wrap up the season, they reflect on the biggest shifts in the country and on the podcast itself—and what still lies ahead. But the world doesn’t sto...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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27:01
Lolland in the Spotlight, Focus, Bank Fee Warnings, Copenhagen Ranked Best City: LWID S3E22
Is the future of Denmark shifting beyond the big cities? This week on Last Week in Denmark, co-hosts Kalpita and Golda—both internationals with a deep connection to life in Denmark—break down three stories that reveal how things are ch...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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34:00
Immigrant Majority Rise, Denmark Hits 6M, African Student Scholarships: LWID S3E21
What does Denmark’s future look like in a more globalized world? This week on Last Week in Denmark, co-hosts Kalpita and Golda—both with deep personal and professional ties to Denmark—explore three big demographic shifts with lon...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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26:04
Defense spending surge; Reactivating conscripts; Citizenship hurdles: LWID S3E20
What does it really take to belong in Denmark today? Some of the country’s biggest shifts are happening behind the headlines. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Narcis and Fionn—both internationals living in Denmark—unpack thr...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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39:42
Social media addiction in Denmark, Emergency shelters, Water shortages: LWID S3E19
Some of Denmark’s biggest challenges are just beneath the surface. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Katie and Kalpita—both internationals making sense of life in Denmark—offer their personal take on three quiet but pressing issues: r...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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34:21
Mental health, Pension reform in Denmark, Flight compensation : LWID S3E18
Denmark is making bold moves that could reshape life for every generation. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Fionn and Kalpita—both internationals navigating Danish life—share their personal reflections on these changes from ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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39:15
Teen tan ban in Denmark, Property boom, Charity powerhouse: LWID S3E17
Who’s being protected in Denmark — and where do the cracks show? This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Narcis and Katie, both internationals living in Denmark, share their personal reflections on the week’s top stories: a teen ta...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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31:30
Free startup protection, Support for low-income kids in Denmark, Stricter residency rules: LWID S3E16
Who gets access to opportunity in Denmark — and who gets left out? It's a closer look at inclusion, exclusion, and who gets support — all seen through the eyes of internationals living in Denmark. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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33:19
Nuclear weapons in Denmark, Scams, Wolf Protection: LWID S3E15
This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Narcis and Golda explore how Denmark is responding to new threats and shifting trust — from national policy to personal security and local action. They unpack three standout stories: the coun...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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32:02
